W14X48 Dimensions & Weight

W14X48 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 13.79 in and a 8.03 in wide flange, weighing 48 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.

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W14X48 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)13.79 in350.3 mm
Flange width (bf)8.03 in204 mm
Cross-section area (A)14.1 in²91 cm²
Weight48 lb/ft71.4 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does W14X48 weigh and cost?

W14X48 weighs 48 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $44.16 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
960 lbs
Material cost
$883.20

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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